Check out these events happening in Lewisville and Coppell in November and December. This list has ways to explore the community, kick-start holiday spirit and more.

This list is not comprehensive.

November

LightCycles: Glow-in-the-Dark Bike Ride

This family friendly event encourages riders of all ages to learn about cycling safety and have fun. Members of the Lewisville Police Department will accompany the riders on an illuminated ride through Memorial Park followed by a party in the park with local vendors. Participants must provide their own bikes and helmets for this ride.December


Holiday Concert with HarpEssence

The Friends of the Coppell Public Library are hosting an event where attendees are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the holiday musical stylings of HarpEssence’s grand harps.Fourth Annual First Responder Denton County Toy Drive

Contribute new, unwrapped toys, cash and gift cards benefitting Lewisville ISD Angel Tree families of Denton County. The event will also include free Santa photos, live reindeer, holiday treats and Kona Ice. Santa will also arrive to the event via helicopter, an event representative said.Holiday Stroll

This two-day event has a variety of events for all ages to enjoy. Friday events include first Friday vendors, Children's Entrepreneur Market, food vendors, winter carnival, photos with Santa (until dark), hayrides through Old Town Historic Home District, a tree lighting ceremony and a movie. Saturday events include Motorcycle Toy Run hosted by the Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department, a ticketed pancake breakfast with Santa, photo buttons with Santa, a winter carnival and the Huffines Auto Dealerships Lewisville Christmas Parade.
  • Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 7, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Most events offer free admission; pancake breakfast and motorcycle toy run have associated costs
  • Various locations in Lewisville
  • www.cityoflewisville.com
Gnome for the Holidays: Festive Mini Speed Painting


Attendees will learn how to paint high quality mini figures in a short amount of time. All supplies will be provided, and the event is open to adults as well as teens 13 years old and older.City of Coppell’s annual holiday parade and tree lighting

The lighted parade features decorated floats built by local groups and businesses, all with twinkling holiday lights. The parade will travel north on Samuel Boulevard to Parkway Boulevard, then west to Andrew Brown Park East. After the parade the crowd will countdown to the lighting of the 65-foot tree, then enjoy a variety of holiday fun and activities including a drone show, holiday train ride, themed activities, Santa photos taken with your own camera, letters to Santa and food trucks.Santa Storytime

Attendees can listen to Santa read books and take a picture with him.Elf Academy-Family Fun Night

Participants are invited to join Elf Academy to train to become one of Santa's best. This event will include stories, songs, games and crafts. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome.Shelbie Hamilton contributed to this report.